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A muslin coffee "sock," sold in stores like Bed, Bath & Beyond might do the trick. Carry pre-ground coffee in a Ziplock.

According to the National Forest Service French Broad Ranger District, camping on the summit of Max Patch is forbidden. Although I understand the appeal and temptation to camp on the summit (I would...

Yes, they were.

I've recently noticed on a number of thru-hiking blogs photos of hikers camping on Max Patch, atop Kinsman mountain in NH, etc. I thought camping at these locations was prohibited? While I understand...

Though I've not been directly on the trail in recent years, following various news sources and blog posts has caused me to become concerned about increased traffic on the A.T.. I am gathering...

Providing you've been a "good" backpacker, what do you expect Santa to bring you this year to enhance your AT experience? Now, be honest! He's watching, you know.

Reviewing my gear list got me to thinking about whistles and other alert/safety "beacons." Have you used a whistle in a hiking/backpacking situation? Was it effective? Would you use it again or...

For a few years I have been looking for a manufacturer who can deliver a size 12 WWWW boot. Is there any fellow hiker who has discovered a company who makes one? I'm starting to feel like a Grail...

I understand side sleeping helps with snoring, plus use of nasal strips. Hope these additional tips are of help.

There are many trails you could hike, like the American Discovery Trail, Continental Divide, etc. So why hike the Appalachian Trail? What's the "draw" for you? The history? Mystery? Adventure? ...

Your family and friends know you're an avid lover of the Appalachian Trail, hiking and backpacking. So they've given you a gift for Christmas - one they know​ you will love. What is it?

Thanks for pointing out a place where my questioning was weak. By "testing" I mean seeing whether the physical and emotional challenges a married couple may encounter on the trail can be overcome in...

Once again, I turn to my reliable WhiteBlaze community for opinion and expertise for a series of blog posts I'm working on. This one is about...marriage and trail relationships!

Thoughts,...

I've never been on the AT during a holiday, but would like to hear the experiences of those who have; specifically - were you on trail or invited into a home or other venue? What was your...

I'm working on a blog post article and would be interested in knowing about the books you have read during your A.T. hike. What book most affected you and why? Why did you choose it? Thanks for...

which helped bridge into more permanent work.

Also, my pre-temp *temp* job was working at EMS, since I just got off the trail and brought my direct experience and skills to the sales floor. ...

Well, I took my first backpacking trip since 1988 last month around Mt. Monadnock in NH, hiking about 18 miles on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. Though I worked through my pack three times, I ended...

I'm amazed and pleased at the quick, detailed response to my original post; and I appreciate those I've read (still reading!) thus far. Not surprisingly, it seems that weather is a key factor in how...

What was your most heart-stopping, difficult, or scary ascent or descent during your hike along the A.T.? What were the weather or contributing conditions at the time? How did you manage your fear?...

First, a bit of history.

When I hiked the AT in 1985, the Long Trail in 1986 and 1988, and on other various hikes, I always took my old friend, a length of varnished ash I bought at Home Depot,...

I'll be trying trekking poles out for the first time, having long hiked with a single wooden staff, and these are my first pair. What performance can I expect? What general guidance does anyone...

I am planning a week-long walk north from Monadnock along the MSGT in late September. Though I've climbed Monadnock itself, and have extensive backpacking experience, I'm not familiar with this...

I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea in 1998. Since then I've been using a BI-PAP machine to regulate my sleeping and this has dramatically improved my overall health and sleep.

I...

My trip through the 100-Mile Wilderness in 1985 took 11 days. About 9 were planned for, but three days of continual, torrential rain changed things fast! Hiking through the Chairbacks is tough...